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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 27, 1938

Page

5

Social Notes Mention Local Visitors And Parliament Opening

A string of social notes records visits from D Taylor and Jack Graham from Western University London to Dandes and Framillion. Doris Matonalé and B P Johnstone of Toronto spent a week with relatives as did Mrs Wm Johnstons. Roy Wanabrough of Tuetonto leaves Saturday for several weeks in Vista re. F M Punhh and Billy of Water-160 as guests of Izy and Mrs J Reid. J W Chantler of Alliston visits S J Reid’s home. George Warner of Toronto spent Sunday with Mrs Jas Symon. Frederick Cook of Gualph OAO and Renetta Waller of Acton spent the weekend with Rev E Brillinger at Winona. O H Robinson, Clayton Robinson and Isobel Robinson of Toronto enjoyed Sunday with the Ramshaw family. Frederick Ostrander will be in Ottawa for Parliament opening and presented to Their Excellencies at the Drawing Room on Friday January 28. Preda Wilkinson of University of Toronto with Mrs W J Russell and children of Unionville and Angus Kennedy of Kitchener spent the week-end with Mrs J R Kennedy.

Frederick Cook Gualph O Renetta Waller Acton Rey E. Brillinger Winona Miles Halen Ostrander Ottawa Wll Mims Preda Wilkinson the Univerasity of Toronto Irs W. J. Russell

Barley Fertilizer Trial At Halton Farm Yields Boost

At F C Willmott and Bon Milton, a barley test in a clay loam field shows 12.3 bushels per acre gain with 1-12-6 applied at 360 lbs per acre, compared with no fertilizer. Fertilized grain was plumper, earlier, and ripened more evenly. a net $2.36 per acre profit is projected. Further results await next crops.

F.C. Willmott & Bon Milton Willmott Department of Chemistry Ontario Department of Agriculture Walmott

Farm Women's Club Holds January Meeting

The Farm Women's Club met in January at Mrs. Davidson's home with the new President presiding. Members answered roll with "My most useful thing in my kitchen." A quilting event was hosted by Mrs Young. Speakers included Mrs Davidson on Make the Most of 1938, and Mrs McGregor with papers. A contest by Mrs Denny was won by Mrs Somerville and Mrs Davidson.

Farm Women's Club Davidson Norrow Young McGregor Bracken McCutcheon Denny Somervile Stuart Santa

Barber’s Quip Sparks Masked Hair Restorer Tale

A barber explains he wears gloves to keep a celebrated hair restorer from growing hair on his hands while a customer and lovers exchange bold lines about passion and letters. The dialogue centers on devotion and a cosmetic product with a humorous twist.

Army Defeats York Road In Rural League Upset

Army hockey team shocked York Road 2-1 in a surprise Rural League outing. Tyler and Yerria anchored defense with Brundett from York Road causing clashes. Army goalie stars, boosting confidence for upcoming matches. The Millionaires and Death by Own Action Squad also factor in a weekend program, while Monday rink conditions forced cancellations.

York Army York Road Tylera G. Tyler Yerria Brundett Nets

Cleaning Hint for Stain Removal on Furniture

Stains on furniture should be removed before polishing. Cover the mark with olive oil and let it work for a few hours, then wipe away and rub with methylated spirits. After treatment, if the stain disappears, rub in the usual polish to finish.

Putting It Vaguely Policeman Whats the Trouble

A garbled fragment notes a policeman asking Sam and Sonny about trouble and a request to see a man who resembles him. The readable bits hint at a dialogue or caption with scattershot clues but no clear event or outcome. The piece reads like a stray OCR fragment from a crime or comic strip caption.

Sam Sonny

Diary Query on Brook Cent Tramp Dialogue

A fragmented exchange discusses diary keeping and police activity. The lines mention a Brook Cent context and a question about recording daily actions while a Tramp asks if the police handle such records.

Cent Gent Guyner

Canadiens Defenseman Red Goupille Emerges For Rookie Award

The Canadiens young blueliner Red Goupille from Montreal stands as a strong rookie candidate for next March’s beat rookie of the year award. His brilliant performances behind the defense for Cecil Hart have drawn praise from observers.

Clifford Red Goupille Montesa Canadiens Cecil Hart

Annual Meeting of Guelph Presbyterial W M L S Held

The twenty fourth annual meeting of the Guelph Presbyterial W M L S of the Presbyterian Church met at Mave Church Guelph on Tuesday with morning and afternoon sessions Mrs WOP Gamble Presbyterian resident chaired deliberations reports showed department allocations exceeded Mrs JA Hutz of Toronto Provineties President spoke and installed officers for 1938 Attendees from Acton included Mrs Bennie Mrs Blow Mr Yard Mrs ROM McDonald and Mrs A Haga in prize.

Guelph Acton Fot. Bennie FS Blow Wyard Rom McDonald A Haga

County Council Appointments and Finances Notes

County Council moves appointing Mrs David Hartlay and Mr Allan to Old Age Pension and Mothers Allowance Boards and designates representatives to the Children's Aid Society of Halton. Additional accounts are approved for Finance, Capital, Printing, County Buildings, Education, and Education Committee with totals including Brampton High School, Waterdown, Rockwood, Milton, Oakville, Georgetown, Burlington, Acton, and others, adjourned.

McNiven Cilbert David Hartlay Mr. Allan McCutcheon Tyera Irving 3Ar. Hall Halton County Brampton High School Waterdown and & Flamboro Rockwood Continuation Milton High School Oakville Georgetown Pe Burlington Acton Continuation School

Interesting program at the Greenock Literary Society

The Greenock Literary Society met January 21st in the school with acting president Mrs Bert McKeown presiding. Calvin Aitken led the program with Jesse Wardlaw as chairman including piano by Margaret McPhait and recitation by Evaline McCaig. A debate on whether County Life offers better social opportunities than city life favored the negative. A mouth organ selection by Ward Grail and Albert Ord followed, then the National Anthem and a social hour with tea served.

Greenock Literary Society Pirat Bert McKeown Calvin Aitken Jesse Wardlaw Wting Arthur McKeown Jrase Ward Gordon McKeown Miaered Weat Oy Ward Grail Albert ‘Ord Chick Hinch Waa

Reign of Winter Ends at Victoria Empress Hotel

A deluxe Canadian Pacific journey ends in Victoria British Columbia as travelers swap subzero and blizzards for summer. The Empress Hotel towers over Victoria Harbour offering Conservatory Crystal Garden and warm saltwater pool while nearby sights include Butchart Gardens Malahat Drive and Royal Colwood golf course hosting a March golf tournament for notable cups and prizes.

Victoria Rockies San Juan de Fuca Canada Evergreen Playground Vancouver Island Dominion Inner Harbor Empress Hotel Crystal Garden Royal Colwood Club Ria Rotary Club Matson Malahat Drive Butchart Gardens Tayout Crystal Gardens Yacht Harbor Parliament Buildings

Puzzle in Rhyme to Fill in Time

A phonetic puzzle in rhyme hints at hidden letters forming a word. Each clue gives letters present in certain words but not others, leading to a final solution linked to a bolutian name and a generic status. The piece plays on wordplay and puzzle style.

Car Stolen in Georgetown Stopped in Brampton

A car stolen from Georgetown was chased into Brampton where Constable Ernest Armstrong fired a warning shot to halt one fleeing man. The driver and second occupant escaped in opposite directions after the pursuit began on Main Street.

Georgetown Brampton Ernest Armstrong Main Street

No Joke Prat Student Lingers Over Ten Shilling Request

A fragment shows a Prat student asking for ten shillings. Another student replies no. The first student says it was a joke, while the second notes it wasn’t funny. The dialogue reveals tension and attempts at humor in a classroom moment.

Prat Phat

Parmer Jurgina on tough times and hopes for charity

The exchange shows Parmer Jurgina describing a period of hardship. He explains that last year they lived on faith and now survive on hope, with plans to rely on charity next year if circumstances improve.

Parmer Jurgina Parmer

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